- In this fifth episode of Generación EDTECH we talk to Isabel Moreno, presenter of TVE’s “Aquí la Tierra” and climate communicator.
EDUCA EDTECH Foundation presents the fifth episode of Generation EDTECH, the podcast that explores key issues for the future, from technology to sustainability. On this occasion, the guest is Isabel Moreno, science communicator, presenter of ‘Aquí la Tierra’ on RTVE and ambassador of the European Union’s Climate Pact. Isabel has dedicated her career to communicating the urgency of climate change, including publishing a book, Climate Change for Beginners, and through her active presence on social networks, where she starts her messages with a characteristic “¡oye!” to capture the attention of her audience on environmental issues.
Throughout the episode, Isabel shares reflections on the great environmental challenges of our time, addressing issues such as the role of humans in climate change, the impact of rising temperatures on the planet, sea level rise and climate migration caused by floods and droughts.
“What is happening now cannot be explained naturally. Of course there have been past climate changes, but they could be explained naturally. That one species is generating a change in climate is mind-boggling, and the rate at which it is happening,” said Isabel, noting the unprecedented speed of the current change.
Isabel also emphasizes the concrete impact of a 2 degree increase in global temperature, a change she describes as “barbaric” because of its effects on ecosystems, economies and entire societies.
The scientist clearly explains how human activities have destabilized natural cycles:
“What humans have done is to destabilize the cycle that already existed. And we have formulas to know that the CO2 in the atmosphere comes from human beings. It only takes a few days for humans to emit what volcanoes emit on average on the planet,” he says, stressing the magnitude of the human impact compared to natural phenomena.
In addition, Isabel recalls the accuracy of climate prediction models, which have met most of their forecasts, especially in relation to rising temperatures and extreme events:
“All the forecasts that have been made about reliable climate change have fulfilled everything they predicted. Although, it is true that in the case of sea level rise, they fell short,” he commented.
Finally, Isabel addresses the link between climate change and social conflicts, stating that “it is proven that climate change intensifies conflicts that already existed”, pointing out how this environmental crisis aggravates inequalities and tensions around the world.
This episode of EDTECH Generation invites you to reflect on everyone’s role in the fight against climate change and to explore how we can all do our bit. You can listen to the full conversation with Isabel Moreno on the EDUCA EDTECH Foundation platforms.
